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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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lowering my 66

I was trying to find the best way to lower my front and rear end.
I think i remember someone saying that u could get lowered springs or dropped i beams, i actually dont wanna mess with the i beams. so if there is a way can some one please help me.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 09:17 AM
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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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Look up Eaton Detroit Spring. They should, most likely, have what you are looking for...

Try the link to get there.

[a href="http://www.eatondetroitspring.com"]
www.eatondetroitspring.com[/a]

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Old Jun 10, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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Sorry, but you can't drop the front using springs. Only way is with drop beams. You need to keep the factory front end geometry or you'f trash your tires. Also, look under your truck and see how close your I'beam is on top to the rubber stop. Not much room there, even if you could drop it using springs.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 08:28 AM
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I saw the Drop Springs in a new catalog that came in the mail the other day. You be cheaper and better off going with the drop beams!

At almost $1,000 to do the entire truck, it would be cheaper for $500 for drop beams, and $100 for drop shackles.....

Just my thoughts on it though.

Of course I'm kind of partial, my truck is dropped with beams (gotta watch those parking lot bumpers though!)



 
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